North road into Yosemite reopens (UPDATED: 4:32 p.m.)

YOSEMITE – Highway 120 from Groveland into Yosemite National Park, which has been closed for weeks because of the Rim Fire, reopened today, according to the California Department of Transportation.

The Record

YOSEMITE – Highway 120 from Groveland into Yosemite National Park, which has been closed for weeks because of the Rim Fire, reopened today, according to the California Department of Transportation.

The fire, among the largest in California history, is 80 percent contained, and no longer poses a threat to travelers on Highway 120.

Although visitors will have full access to Yosemite Valley via Highway 120, stopping along the roadway is strictly prohibited because firefighting activities are continuing.

Cherry Lake Road, Evergreen Road, Old Yosemite Road, Harden Flat and all other secondary roads and trailheads off Highway 120 are still closed. Also the portion of Highway 120 known as Tioga Road remains closed from Crane Flat to White Wolf within the part.

Access to Tuolumne Meadows is from U.S. 395 on the east side of the park.

For updated road conditions and other information, go to dot.ca.gov or call the CalTrans District 10 Public Affairs Office at (209) 948-7176.